The federal government announced plans to significantly increase military spending, aiming to expand the Canadian Forces and invest in new equipment. David Pugliese of the Ottawa Citizen joined the show to discuss the budget details, the equipment to be purchased, and how this aligns with allies' expectations on military expenditure.

Background reading:Liberal government defence policy boosts military spending, commits to new purchases of helicopters, missiles, aircraft

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